Michigan trying to quicken insurance approval for drugs, medical treatment
By Robin Erb (Bridge) When her endometriosis flares up, “it feels like a T-rex in my abdomen trying to claw his way out,” said Lyndsey Crosbie. And that’s why, when the disorder is at its worst, the Dearborn woman needs painkillers. Like, now. But last year, when Crosbie, a doctoral candidate in physical therapy, stopped […]
Men’s Club supports basketball program
The Manchester Men’s Club recently made a substantial donation to the Manchester Boys Basketball Program. Coach Ahrens stopped by the club’s meeting to talk to the membership about this year’s team, the program’s past successes, and their plans for this year. He also highlighted their many needs: new uniforms, shot clocks, money for summer camp […]
Christmas in the Village contest winners
One of the exciting parts of Manchester’s Christmas in the Village celebration is finding out “who won?” in all the contests–especially lighting and parade decorating and this year, the addition of a cookie contest and an Ugly Sweater contest! This year’s winners for residential Outdoor Decorating (Sponsored by Manchester True Value Hardware), are Rebecca Daugherty, […]
This weekend, Manchester is invited to Dance!
A free, public concert is set for 7:30 pm this Saturday, Dec. 14, in the gymnasium at Emanuel United Church of Christ, 324 W. Main Street in Manchester. The Corn Potato String Band from Detroit will be performing and calling an old-fashioned square dance with other fun dances. No experience is necessary, and all ages […]
Obituary: Roger Michael Luckhardt
Our beloved husband and father, Roger Michael Luckhardt, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 4:22 am. Roger was born November 16, 1956 to the late Robert and Esther Luckhardt. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Susan Luckhardt, and their children, David (Alicia) Luckhardt, Sarah (Christian) […]
Michigan budget breakthrough in works as Whitmer, GOP near deal
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) LANSING – A months-long budget standoff could be nearing an end, as Michigan lawmakers moved bills last Wednesday to reappropriate some $573.5 million of the nearly $1 billion Gov. Gretchen Whitmer line-item vetoed from the state’s 2020 budget. Millions of dollars would be returned to programs that fund rural police patrols, […]
Enbridge lost rods in the Straits. It didn’t tell Michigan for two months.
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) In mid-September, workers for Enbridge Inc. dug deep, narrow holes to gather rock and soil samples along the lakebed under the Straits of Mackinac as a part of the project to build a tunnel to protect the Line 5 oil pipeline. One of those holes collapsed, leaving 40 feet of thin drilling rod […]
Appeals court: Michigan workers can seek damages for false fraud claims
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge) A lawsuit brought on behalf of thousands of Michigan workers falsely accused of unemployment fraud can proceed on constitutional grounds and seek damages, a Michigan Court of Appeals panel ruled last Thursday. The Michigan Supreme Court previously ruled in April that the suit could move forward, but it returned the case to […]
Men’s Club Christmas Tree sale open for business
They’re here, and they’re going fast! With the help of MHS soccer players and Equestrian team members, the Manchester Men’s Club was able to open their gates on their first day of business Sunday. In just a matter of a few hours, the group sold 45 of their 180 total Christmas trees. At $45 each, […]
News from the Winter Farmers Market and Acorn
Submitted by Ruth VanBogelen for the Acorn Farmers Market & Café The Winter Farmers Market completed its first month last weekend with 13 markets and, as promised, is providing local food to area residents to make healthy homemade meals. We heard several people tell how their Thanksgiving dinner was made almost completely from food from […]
